Line Cook

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Health benefits

Paid time off

Free shift meals

Guest dining discount

Next-day pay option

GED & Associates degree program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

North Italia is seeking Line Cooks to prepare authentic Italian dishes from scratch with attention to recipe standards and plate presentation. The role requires standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 pounds, in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Enjoy solid pay with room to grow, comprehensive benefits, and a 35% dining discount. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team at North Italia and advance in a supportive company culture.

Qualifications

• Fast-paced environment experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred.
• Good English communication skills required.
• Able to stand for long periods.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare authentic Italian dishes from scratch following recipes.
• Adhere to standard cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen practices.
• Cook meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and other equipment.
• Portion products, follow recipes, ensure attractive plate presentation.
• Maintain clean and organized work station and follow sanitation standards.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

2+ years experience

English communication

Standing long periods

Lift up to 50 pounds

Job description

Compensation Range

$18.00 - $23.00 / Hour

Overview

Line Cooks – solid pay with room to grow!

North Italia is offering:

• Flexible scheduling, consistent hours
• Health benefits including medical, dental and vision (after 25 hours/week average)
• Paid time off (after 25 hours/week average)
• Free shift meals
• 35% discount for your party when dining in as a guest
• Eligible for up to 50% next day pay (exclusions apply)
• A no cost GED and Associates Degree program
• Career growth opportunities

Handmade With Love From Scratch Daily

Whether you’re looking for a change or starting a career from scratch, North is the perfect place for you. From our Prosciutto pizza to the house specialty Bolognese, we take great pride in serving exceptional handmade Italian dishes. We’re also committed to supporting our employees with advancement opportunities, perks, and a positive environment. North is more than an Italian restaurant—it’s a family of servers, hosts, managers, and chefs dedicated to crafting the perfect Italian meal for our guests. If that sounds like you, there’s a place for you here.

Responsibilities

• Prepare our authentic Italian dishes from scratch following the recipe to produce consistent results
• Know and comply with standard cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen practices
• Cook a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Portion all the products, follow the recipes, and always ensure the plate presentation looks beautiful
• Keep it clean! Follow the sanitation standards, make sure your work station stays clean and organized, and follow all of the food handling standards

Qualifications:

Comfortable in a fast-paced environment. A minimum of 2 years of experience is preferred. You should have good English communication skills, comfortable standing for long periods of time, and able to lift up to 50 pounds.

About the Company

Become a valuable member of our team and you will discover more than just a culinary gem. We have a successful and professional work environment with opportunities for growth. Our competitive wages combined with a 35% discount at allNorth Italia locations make this a team you simply must be a part of.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. We offer reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.